BMC Oral Health is pleased to announce our upcoming Collection on Systemic disease and oral health. The interrelationship between systemic diseases and oral health has garnered increasing attention in recent years. Research has shown that conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory illnesses can significantly impact oral health, while poor oral health can exacerbate systemic diseases. This Collection aims to explore the multifaceted connections between systemic health and oral conditions, emphasizing the importance of an integrated approach to healthcare that recognizes the bidirectional nature of these relationships. We invite researchers to contribute studies that investigate the mechanisms underlying these connections and their implications for clinical practice.

Continued exploration in this field could yield significant advancements in personalized healthcare approaches, leading to more effective prevention and treatment strategies. Building on the contributions from our previous Collection, Oral and systemic health, we aim to enhance our understanding of how systemic diseases influence oral health. We may also uncover new strategies for early diagnosis and interventions tailored to individual patient profiles.

We invite submissions on a range of topics that include but are not limited to:

- The impact of diabetes on oral health

- Cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease connections

- Respiratory disease and oral health implications

- Oral health in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

- The role of oral health in cancer treatment outcomes

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

BMC Oral Health is pleased to announce our upcoming Collection on In vitro models for biocompatibility testing. Evaluating biocompatibility is a critical aspect of developing dental materials, as it ensures that these materials do not elicit adverse biological responses when used in clinical applications. In vitro models, including cell culture and tissue engineering approaches, have emerged as essential tools for assessing the compatibility of dental materials with human tissues, particularly in restorative dentistry. These models allow researchers to simulate the oral environment, providing insights into the interactions between dental materials and biological systems, which is crucial for the safe and effective use of these materials in dental practice.

As research grows, we can anticipate the development of more sophisticated in vitro models that closely mimic the complex architecture and functionality of oral tissues. Future advances may include the use of organ-on-a-chip technologies and bioengineered tissues, which could provide even more reliable data on the biocompatibility of dental materials. These developments will not only enhance our understanding of material interactions but also facilitate the design of safer and more effective dental products.

We invite submissions on a range of topics that include but are not limited to:

• Biocompatibility of dental materials

• 3D models in dental research

• Cell culture techniques for toxicity testing

• Tissue engineering applications in restorative dentistry

• Assessing dental pulp responses to materials

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.